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SBM Event Company is a full-service wedding planning and event design company based in beautiful Charleston, SC. With our guidance and expertise, we will help you create a memorable day down to the last detail.

Each one of our clients is provided with intentional care and every event is approached with a fresh perspective. Our extreme attention to detail, creative eye, and our team's event industry experience promise to allow you and your family to relax & enjoy these special moments together.

We take a more design-based approach to the event planning process. We start by asking our couples what they want the guest experience to be like – what “look and feel” do they want the party to have? Why, because the smallest of details matter. Those small details come together to create the big picture. This big picture has an intrinsic and emotional impact on people. We take into consideration every visual element of your wedding. From the exact font and paperweight on your stationery to the texture and color of your linen, the curve of your chairs, choosing the sweetest ribbon for your guest favors, and every other detail in between, we put an extreme amount of thought into every single choice.

From there we create a comprehensive design plan outlining all of the event details. Once the aesthetic is set, we then get to work on all the logistics and handpick the vendor team to create the design direction we’ve set. The end result is an extraordinary event that’s more than about what you see, it’s about how it makes you feel!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of SBM Event Co.

Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 08/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best decision we made was to work with Melissa!

No matter what I say or write I will never be able to put into words how amazing having Melissa really was and is. Our venue recommended her as I was an out of state bride and needed as much help and guidance as we could get to perfect our vision. From the first email then to the first phone call her soft and welcoming tone put my mind at ease. She never pressured us into anything. We connected instantly and I loved that she had a few package options to chose from for her services. We went with a basic package but quickly I realized I needed more services and she was more than accommodating. She connected me with so many wonderful vendor options and each one we ended up with has been excellent. This should speak volumes as COVID-19 changed the wedding plans significantly. We opted this year to still be married at our venue and host a small intimate dinner with a few guests and then next year we will have a vow renewal and reception as we had planned for this year. Melissa helped me with every step of the way. When things changed she offered to handle the vendors because she knew how upset and sad we were. She checked in with me daily and not just to talk business. My micro wedding was not downplayed one bit she made me feel like it was the real deal. She made me feel special and totally forget that things were much different than we had planned. She nailed the decor and details to the dinner. It looked like something out of a magazine. All of our guests were blown away with what she designed. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next year!
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Kylie Sent on 12/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

We are so glad we hired SBM Event Co for their month of coordination. Melissa was very helpful and responsive and paired us with the perfect planner for us, Shelby. She was always available if we needed her, and was instrumental in making sure everything stayed on time and running smoothly for our wedding. She has a great personality and knew when to step in without being overbearing. She even took a flock of ducks to the face to help us get a picture with the ducks! We can't recommend Melissa and Shelby enough!
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Abby Sent on 11/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

magical, amazing, stress-free

I don’t even know where to begin- there are no words to explain how amazing melissa and her team were from start to finish. From helping us understand the dos and don'ts to wedding planning, listening to us, our wants and our needs, to bringing it all together the day of…Melissa made a vision come to life, that we didn’t even know existed. She went above and beyond to make every aspect perfect. Everyone says how stressed they get leading up to the wedding- we can’t say this was the case for us. Because of Melissa and her team we were truly able to enjoy the process and the day knowing they were with us the entire way. THANK YOU a million times over to SBM EVENTS!
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Randy Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Coming from the FOB

Melissa Brown you are the best if anyone needs a wedding planner there is no better from your shared elegant vision to your professionalism you kept Abby and Karen calm and that is worth everything , without you keeping us on track we would have forgotten and missed out on so much
10 star review Karen and I cant thank you enough , your vision to make Abby & Tylers dreams come true you brought their and your vision to life
THANK YOU also a shout out to your newest helper your daughter the next generation @sbmeventco !!!
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On Thai Sent on 12/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa is a great wedding designer.

I have worked with Melissa on several occasions and each time I am amazed at the design ideas she comes up with. She is a true visionary. Melissa listens to your ideas and translate them into a setting of your dreams.

On the day she pulls an overall look together and the results are incredible. She is very easy to work with, fun but professional, which puts you to ease throughout the whole process.

I have noticed that Melissa is extremely knowledgeable about what products are available and she blends them together with current trends to give you that wow factor. On one wedding, she brought in vendors from throughout the northeast to provide the perfect items to fulfill the brides wishes.

When you walk through the door at one of Melissa events, you will be blown away and you will capture memories that you will enjoy for a lifetime.

I would certainly recommend Melissa to design your wedding or event.

On Thai, Surroundings Floral Studio
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Katherine Sent on 12/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional addition to your day!

There is never a single detail that Melissa hasn't thought of. She is focused on not only the aesthetic of your day, but your experience. She has such a talent for bringing together unique elements to create something that is so uniquely you and original. Melissa's services and expertise is an asset to any wedding day.
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Maureen Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Every last detail!

This woman has a gift! After working with Melissa, I can tell you that she will think of everything down to the very last detail (including things that I never even thought of!) She has a really incredible eye for design, and knows how to just get things done. Honestly, some of my favorite photos aren’t even the ones I was in... they are of the little details that Melissa included! I consider myself a very creative person, but no one can hold a candle to her vision and execution! Truly a pro!
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Nicki Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Talented, Friendly and so Creative!

Having worked with Melissa on a number of weddings, I have to say that she is extremely professional, very responsive, friendly and extremely creative! If you're looking for those things (and I mean, who isn't?!) she's absolutely the perfect person for the job!
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Lauren Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional design and service

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa and her incredible talents. From coordination to design to every little detail in between, she has you taken care of. She is professional, enthusiastic and FUN. You will love her ideas and seeing your vision come to life is an experience all in its own. As a fellow vendor, I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa for years and every time, she does not disappoint. Her ability to take the couple's thoughts and transform them to out of this world feel, look and experience that speaks specifically to them at their wedding, is unrivaled. Melissa and her services will quickly become the most valuable part of your big day :)
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Diana Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

Melissa is very easy to work with and her work is beautiful. She is very creative and she made our day special and we stayed within budget. I would highly recommend!
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